Request for Applications
2025-26 Start-Up Subgrant - Planning, Implementation, Replication, and Expansion
Due: Friday, December 5, 2025
The Federal Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Charter Schools Division. PCSGP applications are reviewed by peer evaluators and awarded to school developers to assist in the development and initial operations of newly established/conversion/expanding charter schools. PCSGP applicants must be a non-profit entity or Local Education Agency at the time of application submission. Individuals and for-profit entities will not meet eligibility requirements.
Program Questions: Alison Ball, email: PCSGP@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0222
Downloading Questions: PCSGP Team, email: PCSGP@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-6029
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Complete description of the PCSGP Start-Up Subgrant, eligibility requirements, funding, and subgrantee accountability. This document contains detailed instructions for the work plan and budget forms. | |
| Application packet containing detailed instructions and Forms 1-7. | |
Form 8 - Budget Summary and Narrative |
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| Request for Applications Peer Reviewer Scoring Rubric (DOCX; Posted 08-Oct-2025) |
Rubric for peer reviewer scoring of PCSGP Start-Up Subgrant applications. |
| Intent to Apply Form (PDF; Posted 08-Oct-2025) | Intent to apply form, including self-evaluation eligibility checklist. It is recommended that all applicants complete and submit this form to PCSGP@cde.ca.gov by November 5, 2025. |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| General Assurances & Certifications | Required as a condition prior to receiving funds. Applicants will need to download, read, and file the General Assurances and Certifications document in their school files. This document is to be kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. |
| General Education Provisions Act | Notice to applicants for federal funds to include in the application a description of the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to its federally assisted program for participants with special needs. |
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